This is a tremendous tool for Midrange Hunter to get some value later in the game, definitely worth experimenting and will see play! I love dinos ahjahahh
Burn Shaman would have been so broken if it was vanilla Spell Damage, so I'm happy it's Nature instead. That being said, not so fresh in terms of interaction or anything, meh.
I know Blizzard staff have been working from home for nearly a year now, but I'm impressed at how much they've been able to keep up the pace of releases and updates. I'm a bit concerned that a change of this size is going to introduce a lot of bugs - and given that they've delayed now it seems that's on their minds, too. I hope the people running this aren't under too great a pressure/crunch at this point.
But even if there are problems, the Hearthstone team have become so much more responsive to fixing things quickly, putting out patches and communicating with the community, that you know things will be fixed - even if not immediately - and that's a big plus compared with the old days.
Fun card, scary as a combo enabler, I'm using it with good success in Big Demon Hunter already :D It behaving like Sap on an enemy minion against some opponents it's quite cool
The only thing that stands in this cards way is its cost. It's still great value, but not being able to be pulled by Guardian Animals is a big oof. Then again, on the other hand, this is just straight up good on its own.
I wonder if we'll see some "Big Beasts" stuff for Druid this year. Like, this, Menagerie Warden, and Marsh Hydra could be part of a solid foundation for that.
I liked Mankirk the movie. You really felt the emotions of the main character, and the pacing even though it looked like it was filmed in one go was spot on. Oh and the card? I don't know, doesn't seem too good for me tbh...
I would rate it 1 star if it weren't for two scenarios: shadow Priest using it as damage instead, and spell discounts shenanigans trigger... it's going to be a disruptive combo card, maybe not in Standard tho.
I disagree with Hush being Fast speed. Yes, it would slow down its effectiveness, but imo Hush creates the same spell speed dilema as Frostbite spells, and both effects are pretty similar. Fast speed Frostbties/Hush shuts down attempts of buffing units in combat, with those being burst speed, you can at least buff again after they cast the effect. Besides, I think one of the main reasons of Hush's dominance is being a burst speed silence towards champions - no other spell can shut down champion-based strategies so well like Hush.
I have no idea how this will work out. Hope the spell schools will make a difference, but it's just too early to tell. Also: Balancing will probably be a bit harder on all of HS.
New Hunter Minion - Sunscale Raptor
This is a tremendous tool for Midrange Hunter to get some value later in the game, definitely worth experimenting and will see play! I love dinos ahjahahh
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New Neutral Minion - Peon
Fun card, and a little neutral value generation doesn't do harm. Will never see constructed play unfortunately!
New Neutral Minion - Spirit Healer
Meh card, I mean... Paladin will abuse it and Priest too, but why Neutral?
New Druid Minion - Druid of the Plains
with druid not having removal in the core set ,i can see this card being played almost in every deck and you can ramp up really fast to get it early.
New Shaman Minion - Bru'kan
Burn Shaman would have been so broken if it was vanilla Spell Damage, so I'm happy it's Nature instead. That being said, not so fresh in terms of interaction or anything, meh.
This Week's Hearthstone Balance Patch Postponed Until Forged in the Barrens Release in 20.0
I know Blizzard staff have been working from home for nearly a year now, but I'm impressed at how much they've been able to keep up the pace of releases and updates. I'm a bit concerned that a change of this size is going to introduce a lot of bugs - and given that they've delayed now it seems that's on their minds, too. I hope the people running this aren't under too great a pressure/crunch at this point.
But even if there are problems, the Hearthstone team have become so much more responsive to fixing things quickly, putting out patches and communicating with the community, that you know things will be fixed - even if not immediately - and that's a big plus compared with the old days.
New Neutral Minion - Mankrik
Miracle-style decks will love this, absolute beast of a card for those decks.
New Druid Minion - Druid of the Plains
Flexible, not super strong, but reliable - could see play even in constructed
New Neutral Minion - Mankrik
So... Mankrik finds his wife, and like beating a dead horse, resses her just so she can be hurt again? :D
New Neutral Minion - Shadow Hunter Vol'jin
Fun card, scary as a combo enabler, I'm using it with good success in Big Demon Hunter already :D
It behaving like Sap on an enemy minion against some opponents it's quite cool
Out of Cards Forged in the Barrens Card Pack Giveaway - Packs Provided by Blizzard
Just out of interest - how does giveaway works for those who already got the prepurchase bundle. Can I get it?
New Shaman Minion - Bru'kan
Now this is a legendary I have my eyes on! Hope the potential doesn't go amiss.
Mankrik
Where is Mankrik's Wife?
New Shaman Spell - Chain Lightning (Rank 1)
Solid removal, good with Discover effects as well. Nice card will see play!
New Neutral Minion - Shadow Hunter Vol'jin
He's a meme, but not more. Great to have him already, but not gonna use him in the forseeable future.
New Druid Minion - Druid of the Plains
The only thing that stands in this cards way is its cost. It's still great value, but not being able to be pulled by Guardian Animals is a big oof. Then again, on the other hand, this is just straight up good on its own.
I wonder if we'll see some "Big Beasts" stuff for Druid this year. Like, this, Menagerie Warden, and Marsh Hydra could be part of a solid foundation for that.
New Neutral Minion - Mankrik
I liked Mankirk the movie. You really felt the emotions of the main character, and the pacing even though it looked like it was filmed in one go was spot on.
Oh and the card? I don't know, doesn't seem too good for me tbh...
New Neutral Minion - Blademaster Samuro
It's a great all-classes board clear effect, maybe Priest wouldn't need a broken AoE this expansion then! It works for Paladin too
New Priest Spell - Desperate Prayer
I would rate it 1 star if it weren't for two scenarios: shadow Priest using it as damage instead, and spell discounts shenanigans trigger... it's going to be a disruptive combo card, maybe not in Standard tho.
New Neutral Minion - Blademaster Samuro
Handbuff decks wet dream :D
Is Targon Ruining Your Enjoyment Of The Game?
I disagree with Hush being Fast speed. Yes, it would slow down its effectiveness, but imo Hush creates the same spell speed dilema as Frostbite spells, and both effects are pretty similar. Fast speed Frostbties/Hush shuts down attempts of buffing units in combat, with those being burst speed, you can at least buff again after they cast the effect. Besides, I think one of the main reasons of Hush's dominance is being a burst speed silence towards champions - no other spell can shut down champion-based strategies so well like Hush.
New Neutral Minion - Blademaster Samuro
I can really see this card in paladin ,but also maybe in warrior .Depends on what kind of cards will warrior get with this expansion .
New Neutral Minion - Spirit Healer
I have no idea how this will work out.
Hope the spell schools will make a difference, but it's just too early to tell.
Also: Balancing will probably be a bit harder on all of HS.
New Neutral Minion - Peon
He's such a cutie but got no backbone :D
Not gonna see play but for the memes.